Job no: MGA9A
About Us:

We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.

Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.

Our Service:

headspace Centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drugs and/or work and study support .

On offer:

Based in Meadowbrook, Q:D
Part time (3 days /week), fixed-term opportunity until 29/01/27
Paying on HPSS Level 3 (above award payment for highly experienced clinicians) plus Super
Salary Packaging options (up to $15,899 tax free!)
Leave loading at 17.5%
Stride Rewards – access to discounts from 100's of retailers (fashion, food and fitness)
Supportive team environment
Excellent training and development opportunities

Role Overview:

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinician will provide focused psychological strategies tailored to meet the individual needs of the young people and families accessing the service within a community based mental health care setting. As well as working with relevant service systems to respond appropriately to their mental health and developmental needs.

Providing high standard assessments, psychological, counselling and therapeutic interventions
Opportunities to run group programs
Liaising and working with internal and external stakeholders
Please Note: This role is required to work one late night a week either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Requirements:

Must have one of the following: General AHPRA registration as a Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist OR Mental Health Nurse OR AASW registration as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Extensive & demonstrated experience providing clinical services to young people (12-25 years)
Well-developed judgment and evaluation skills demonstrating a working understanding assessment and care planning
Sound understanding of the public, non-government and private mental health systems and programs and associated non-mental health programs in a community setting
Demonstrated interpersonal skills showing an ability and sensitivity to work with people who have or are at risk of developing a mental illness
Proven ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively as a member of a team
Demonstrated skills in organisation and time-management, including the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a Blue Card
Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance

Stride is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for roles within Stride must undergo required screening processes prior to their successful appointment.

Stride is an inclusive workplace and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the depth of cultural diversity and insight within our workforce.

This includes but is not limited to people with a lived-experience of mental health recovery, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

Apply now!

To apply complete the online application form, attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the available role.